After another failed attempt to protest outside of the Child Welfare Services office, Keiichi and the others try to convince mayor Kimiyoshi and the village council to support their cause. Despite initial pushback, the village council is impressed by Keiichi's determination and resolve to support him as long as they obtain the approval of Oryo Sonozaki. Keiichi and friends argue with Oryo to help Satoko, even though she is part of the Hōjō family. She ultimately agrees to support their cause, won over by Keiichi's boldness.